Repair and Replacement
7-7
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Removing the Motherboard
CAUTION:
The motherboard contains static-sensitive components. Use
electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when handling the motherboard.
1.
Turn off all the power to the switch.
2.
Remove all power cables and fiber optic cables attached to the front
panel.
3.
Remove all GBIC modules. See “Removing a GBIC Module” earlier in
this chapter.
4.
Remove the power supply or supplies. See “Removing the Power
Supply” earlier in this chapter.
5.
Unscrew the captive screw on the front panel. You will notice the
assembly slowly moving forward as the screw loosens, exposing the
copper connectors on the sides of the assembly.
Continue unscrewing until there is no resistance.
6.
Pull gently to detach the motherboard assembly from the back panel and
slide it out.
Figure 7-5. Motherboard assembly
7.
Remove the new motherboard from its antistatic bag and place the old
motherboard into the bag.
